Prepare against Lilla Kassay
WFM · Hungary · World #22,324 classical · FIDE ID 751138
When preparing against Lilla Kassay, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 312 games by Lilla Kassay, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lilla Kassay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lilla Kassay before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,038 | 2,119 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,054 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,129 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 142 | 56 | 114 | 45.5% |
| As White | 148 | 78 | 25 | 45 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 164 | 64 | 31 | 69 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lilla Kassay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lilla Kassay's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 79.7% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 18.9% | 32.1% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Nf3 (87.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kassay usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Kassay usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kassay usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 73.7% | 55.7% |
| c6 | 17 | 17.9% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 97.6% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Lilla Kassay's chess games
All 312 games by Lilla Kassay in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 142 wins, 56 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Anna Shukhman | 2,365 | Titled Tue Early | B70 |
| Jan 2025 | Oliwia Kiolbasa | 2,357 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Jan 2025 | Mobina Alinasab | 2,322 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Peter Keller | 2,308 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Feb 2025 | Louis Vallee | 2,263 | Titled Tue Early | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 95 | 31.5 | 2,059 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 49 | 31.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-HUN U16 Girls | 2015 | 15 | 12 | 1,951 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 9 | 2,139 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-HUN U14 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lilla Kassay's chess games?
312 games by Lilla Kassay, from Sep 2010 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Lilla Kassay has played.
What does Lilla Kassay play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Lilla Kassay opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lilla Kassay answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Lilla Kassay play as White?
As White, Lilla Kassay's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 76.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lilla Kassay play as Black?
As Black, Lilla Kassay most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Lilla Kassay's FIDE rating?
Lilla Kassay is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Lilla Kassay played?
Our database contains 312 games by Lilla Kassay, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 56 draws, 114 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lilla Kassay?
312 games by Lilla Kassay reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.